Communities of Practice
Alternative Grading
Facilitated by Janet Stramel and Linda Feldstein (Teacher Education), and Robyn Hartman (Tebo Library)
Alternative grading methods can range from completely ungraded classes to self- and peer-evaluation, portfolios and authentic assessments, minimal grading rubrics, contract and specification grading, and/or complete/incomplete designations. Join us as we discuss how you can implement alternative grading methods in your classes!
Grants & Other Funding
Facilitated by the Office of Research
Join us to learn more about the grant proposal process and policies, the services and resources provided by FHSU’s Office of Research, and the support you can expect from the external grants consultants we contract with. You’ll also hear from successful FHSU grant winners and have an opportunity to ask questions and build relationships with your fellow scholars.
Multilingual Learners
Facilitated by Debby Pfeifer and the Faculty Development Committee’s Multilingual Learners Subcommittee
Do your international students struggle to understand instructions, avoid group work, or rely on translators or peers for help? Join our Community of Practice to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and co-create solutions that support multilingual learners.
WAC: Meaningful Writing
Facilitated by Cheryl Duffy (Goss Distinguished Professor of Writing) and the Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Committee
Students engage more—and are less likely to misuse AI—when their writing feels meaningful. Join us to explore findings from the Meaningful Writing Project and discuss how to design more meaningful writing experiences for our students. Note: Co-author Michele Eodice will visit for a WAC-TILT Mini-Conference on Meaningful Writing in March 2026.